The Town FilesEuclid, Ohio
City in Cuyahoga County · population 49,692 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,500
- Household income
- $50,285
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 95 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 40.2
Euclid is a city of 49,692 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $126,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Ohio towns, better transit than 95% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 90% of Ohio towns.
How Euclid ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Euclid is worth $126,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $50,285, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,025 a month. 46.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Euclid | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,025 | $914 |
| Median household income | $50,285 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 46.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Euclid
| People | Euclid | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Euclid
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 94.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Euclid since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 29, 1966 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 2013.
Severe weather in Cuyahoga County since 1996
Cuyahoga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County had 705,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,134 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Euclid itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Euclid
10 public schools with 6,117 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euclid High School | 9-12 | 1,653 | 16.2 |
| Euclid Middle School | 6-8 | 910 | 12.3 |
| Pinnacle Academy (charter) | K-8 | 730 | 20.9 |
| Euclid Schools Early Learning Village | PK-2 | 480 | 14.1 |
| Chardon Hills Elementary School | K-5 | 466 | 17.9 |
| Shoreview Elementary School | K-5 | 419 | 16.1 |
| Euclid Preparatory School (charter) | K-8 | 412 | 22.9 |
| Arbor Elementary School | K-5 | 372 | 15.5 |
| Noble Academy-Cleveland (charter) | K-8 | 349 | 12.0 |
| Bluestone Elementary School | K-5 | 326 | 16.3 |
Towns near Euclid
- Richmond Heights, OH2.3 mi · 10,801 people · home $208,800
- Wickliffe, OH2.8 mi · 12,652 people · home $166,900
- Highland Heights, OH3.8 mi · 8,719 people · home $371,400
- Willowick, OH4.0 mi · 14,204 people · home $166,000
- Willoughby Hills, OH4.5 mi · 10,019 people · home $328,600
- South Euclid, OH4.7 mi · 21,883 people · home $153,700
- East Cleveland, OH5.2 mi · 13,792 people · home $68,800
- Lyndhurst, OH5.4 mi · 14,050 people · home $212,200
Euclid questions
Is Euclid, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Euclid scores better for retirees than 13% of Ohio towns and quieter than 3%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Euclid?
The median owner-occupied home in Euclid is valued at $126,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,285, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,025 a month.
What is the weather like in Euclid?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 94.6 inches of snow.
Does Euclid get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Euclid since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 29, 1966. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)